• Michael Heitzman

    Mr. Heitzman, 49, of the Elberon section of Long Branch, died Nov. 16, 2009, at home. He was a landscaper in the area. Mr. Heitzman was a 1978 graduate of Long Branch High School, and Monmouth College, West Long Branch. He was predeceased by his parents; and his good friend, Verne Churchill. Surviving are an…

  • Audubon Society meeting, walk slated in Dec.

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will meet 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Naturalists and writers Clay and Pat Sutton will present “Birds and Birding at Cape May,” based on the Sutton’s book. The couple will share the rich history of Cape May birding, from the early days through…

  • Park System holiday workshops Dec. 4, 5

    Monmouth County Park System will hold two separate holiday décor workshops 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 4 and 5 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Attendees will create two pieces at the workshop — a wreath accented with ribbons and pinecones, and a topiary tree to complete at home. Participants will learn…

  • Photo

    Top to bottom: Shore Regional’s Aileen Johnson (l) and Madison’s Corey Debiasse battle over the ball during the second half of the Tournament of Champions semifinal game at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington on Nov. 18. Shore Regional teammates celebrate after Brenna Rescigno (foreground) scored on a penalty stroke. Shore Regional’s Ali Grandinetti (l)…

  • Hawks do their talking on the field

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Despite posting an 18-1-1 record and cruising to both the Northeast Conference regular-season and postseason tournament titles, the Monmouth University men’s soccer team felt slighted. Monmouth University goalkeeper Bryan Meredith knocks away a shot before Connecticut’s Tony Cascio can head the ball. The Hawks, who…

  • Go to the mall, not the vet on Black Friday

    Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the temptation to include family pets in the festivities. Pet owners should not give in to the understandable urge to include your dog or cat in the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner. Those rich foods that leave you wishing for a nap can send your pet to the veterinary hospital…

  • Many residents can’t enjoy the bounty of Thanksgiving

    Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day. As I have traveled through Monmouth County during the three…

  • Holiday has some interesting history connected to it

    Americans have always given thanks — just not always in November. Giving thanks is a longstanding American tradition. However, few people realize that Thanksgiving hasn’t always been celebrated in November. Here are some interesting facts about the holiday: • During the American Revolution — long before Thanksgiving became a national holiday — the Continental Congress…

  • Donate, give someone gift of hope this season

    Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. We may give thanks throughout the year, but Thanksgiving Day is a time when we all come together to appreciate all that…

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